Mayan cichlid

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lake_Nicaragua
gptkbp:application used in studies of social behavior
gptkbp:average_temperature 24-28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior can be territorial
can exhibit aggression during breeding
gptkbp:breeding_season mouthbrooder
high in captivity
gptkbp:care_instructions parents protect fry
gptkbp:color males become more colorful
changes with mood and environment
blue, green, yellow
striped or spotted patterns
depends on environment and genetics
varied, often with dark stripes
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Mayan_cichlid
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by local organizations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in local fisheries
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:difficulty 5-20 d GH
gptkbp:distribution Mexico to Honduras
gptkbp:ecological_role important in freshwater ecosystems
gptkbp:end_of_life high with parental care
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cichlidae
gptkbp:fishing_regulations overfishing affects local populations
gptkbp:foraging_behavior 2-3 times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity minimum 75 gallons
regular water changes required
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high within populations
gptkbp:habitat 6-12 months
freshwater rivers
establishes territory for spawning
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mayan cichlid
gptkbp:length 15 cm
gptkbp:level 6.5-8.0
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names various names in indigenous languages
gptkbp:mating_system elaborate courtship rituals
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Central_America
gptkbp:nesting lay eggs on flat surfaces
gptkbp:personality_trait semi-aggressive
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species other cichlids in the genus Amatitlania
gptkbp:research_interest studied for behavior and genetics
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Amatitlania_nigrofasciata
gptkbp:social_structure form pairs during breeding
gptkbp:species cultivated for food and trade
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships can coexist with certain species
gptkbp:tank_mates compatible with larger cichlids
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defend breeding sites aggressively
gptkbp:traded_on popular species
requires hiding spots
not suitable for small tanks
requires varied diet for health
gptkbp:wildlife not considered invasive
threat from pollution and habitat loss